Major Saudi energy firms pledge $140mln in fight against coronavirus – ZAWYA

Major Saudi energy firms pledge $140mln in fight against coronavirus – ZAWYA

RIYADH - Joining hands with the government in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, major Saudi energy companies have contributed a whopping SR525 million to the country's Health Endowment Fund, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.. The Health Endowment Fund is a legal entity established by a decision of the Cabinet and aims to enhance the role of society in supporting government efforts in health development.. Out of the total SR525 million contribution to the fund, SR200 came from Saudi Aramco .. In a separate announcement, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and its partners pledged SR30 million contribution, while the company's contractors and suppliers vowed a contribution of SR 24.65 million..